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Publications
Pre-Budget Report 2008: Facing global challenges - Supporting people through difficult times(HM Treasury) This report gives the Government's assessment of the medium-term economic and budgetary position. It sets out the Government's tax and spending plans, including those for public investment, in the context of its overall approach to social, economic and environmental objectives. It also includes, with other material, updated forecasts for the economy and projections for the public finances.
Pre-Budget Report 2008: Statement by Alistair Darling(HM Treasury) This is a transcript of the Pre-Budget Report statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling to the House of Commons on 24 November 2008.
HMRC: Adjustments to amounts of alcohol duty payable (PDF 40 Kb) (HMRC) This document gives information on changes to the rates of duty for spirits, spirits-based ready-to-drinks and wine announced in the Pre-Budget Report 2008 on 24 November.
Related links
Pre-Budget Report 2008(HM Treasury) This is HM Treasury's page for the 2008 Pre-Budget Report.
HM Treasury YouTube Channel(HM Treasury) This is the HM Treasury channel on YouTube. It links to films from the Treasury and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Sir James Crosby: Mortgage finance markets(HM Treasury) This page gives information on Sir James Crosby's review of options for improving the function of mortgage finance markets.